Jim Cottrell, Club President

I have been flying PPC's since 1996, logged over 550 flight hrs, with over 650 takeoffs and landings. I have flown 5 of the major PPC units; Powrachute, Destiny, Buckeye, Six-Chuter and Infinity. I currently own the finest PPC on the market, Powrachute Pegasus.

I host a PPC Club called Eagle's Nest. We have 25 active members with units. The best thing about an Active Club is the information sharing, support of fellow flyers and fun times.

Rick Klein, CFI - PPC

Rick Klein has been active in aviation since receiving his Private Pilots license in 1975. He is rated in several different aircraft. In August 2003, Rick began training in Powered Parachutes, receiving his BFI (Basic Flight Instructor) status in June 2004.  Since then, he has gone on with his aviation education and received his FAA Certified Flight Instructor’s license in March 2007. 

So far, Rick has achieved a 100% success rate in preparing students for their Sport Pilot FAA written exam.  His students have all gone on to achieve their goal of becoming Sports Pilots on their first attempt. Instruction is provided in two parts, including aerial work and ground school.  Rick’s emphasis is ensuring that the training process introduces students to the joys of flight and is paced according to each person’s needs and skills.

Rick trains his students on his N-numbered Powrachute Pegasus. For ease of training, his machine is fully equipped with dual controls.  This makes it possible for the student to concentrate on one element of flying at a time.  Powered parachutes provide an opportunity for students to learn a safe, simple way of enjoying the freedom of flight in its purest form.  

Congratulations to these former students of Rick’s, who have all achieved their Sport Pilot certification. 

Jim Cottrell   Bruce Grauf  Rick Darter Cletus Kensley

Brian Unger  John Long   Roger Knight Chris Carpenter

Bill Cherry   Dean Wasilewski    Eric Olsen  Jim Thueme 

Steve Hardy